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 Thni Kong Seh 天公诞 (Heavenly God’s Birthday)

Event : Thni Kong Seh天公诞 (Heavenly God’s Birthday)

Date : 30 January 2012

Time : 9pm till mdnight

Location : Chew Jetty

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The folk tale has it that the Hokkiens escaped mistreatment by  ruthless army in ancient China by seeking refuge in a sugarcane  plantation. They emerged unharmed on the 8th day of Chinese New Year.  The birthday of the Jade Emperor. Hence the New Year of Hokkiens.
Hokkien New Year is celebrated widely in Penang. The Hokkien  community in Chew Jetty is celebrating this year's Thni Kong Seh in a  grand scale. Over 30 long tables of food and fruits, big bottles of  cognac and trays, baskets, and sugarcane stalks.